Psalms 61:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David: Hear my cry, God; listen to my prayer.

Berean Standard Bible:

Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

American Standard Version:

Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)} upon Neginah{H5058}, A Psalm of David{H1732}. Hear{H8085}{H8798)} my cry{H7440}, O God{H430}; attend{H7181}{H8685)} unto my prayer{H8605}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Philippians 4:6

  • Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Psalms 4:1

  • ¶ To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psalms 86:6

  • Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

Psalms 130:2

  • Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

Psalms 55:1

  • ¶ To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

Psalms 55:2

  • Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;

Psalms 5:1

  • ¶ To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.

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Commentary for Psalms 61:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H5329
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָצַח
    Transliteration: nâtsach
    Pronunciation: naw-tsakh'
    Description: a primitive root; also as denominative from נֶצַח; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent; excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward.
  2. Strong's Number: H5058
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְגִינָה
    Transliteration: nᵉgîynâh
    Pronunciation: neg-ee-naw'
    Description: or נְגִינַת; (Psalm 61:title), from נָגַן; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram; stringed instrument, musick, Neginoth (plural), song.
  3. Strong's Number: H1732
    There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּוִד
    Transliteration: Dâvid
    Pronunciation: daw-veed'
    Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
  4. Strong's Number: H8085
    There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַע
    Transliteration: shâmaʻ
    Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
    Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
  5. Strong's Number: H7440
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רִנָּה
    Transliteration: rinnâh
    Pronunciation: rin-naw'
    Description: from רָנַן; properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief); cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph.
  6. Strong's Number: H430
    There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
    Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
    Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
    Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
  7. Strong's Number: H7181
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קָשַׁב
    Transliteration: qâshab
    Pronunciation: kaw-shab'
    Description: a primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken; attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard.
  8. Strong's Number: H8605
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תְּפִלָּה
    Transliteration: tᵉphillâh
    Pronunciation: tef-il-law'
    Description: from פָּלַל; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn; prayer.